Cincy Style

The Library Friends' Shop in the Cincinnati Public Library offers some great gift ideas.

Novel Gift Ideas

The holiday season means parties and more parties, so get your hostess (or host) with the mostess a gift from the Library Friends’ Shop in the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County’s Main Library. Celebrating their 30th anniversary this November, the Friends’ Shop has a variety of gifts, and not just ones for bookworms. 800 Vine St, Cincinnati. 513-369-6035. friends.cincinnatilibrary.org.

The Little Things

Glass trays are perfect for organizing any host’s or hostess’ jewelry, keys or knickknacks. Ordered for the holidays only, the trays from Fringe Studio in Culver City, Ca. include Christmas themes, inspirational quotes from George Bernard Shaw and Albert Einstein, and more ($13.99-$15.99).

For the Love of the Queen City

Give the gift of Cincinnati pride with Italian tumbled-marble coasters ($12) from Cincinnati’s Studio Vertu. Queen City natives and aficionados will fall for “I Heart Over the Rhine,” Cincinnati Reds, the Roebling Suspension Bridge and Fountain Square images printed directly on the marble.

Charming Charley

It’s Charley Harper Day year-round at the Friends’ Shop. The Cincinnati-based American modernist’s legacy lives on, especially during the holidays with the 2013 Painted Bunting brass ornament ($19.99). This is the 20th issue of adornments featuring his simplistic and elegant birds. Prior years are also available.